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Elocon is a medium strength steroid which is a kind of topical steroid (skin-related medication).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Medium strength steroid

Generic Drug

Mometasone furoate

Side Effects

Common

Itchy rash
Thin skin
Itching or burning
Paresthesia
Numbness or tingling
Burning sensation
Itchy skin

Treats

Dermatitis
Condition

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A 33-year old asked:

Why does elocon whiten skin?

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A 61-year old female asked:

Is there any over-the-counter product that is similar to elocon (mometasone). I was given a sample once, and would like to get something similar. ?

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A 34-year old asked:

Is this elocon a prescription cream or not?

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A 33-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: Elocon allergy?

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A 36-year old asked:

I have periodic eczema conditon and have been using elocon cream for the last 10 yrs. Is that ok?

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A 33-year old asked:

Is elocon lotion ok to use inside of ears?

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A 33-year old asked:

I have chronic eczema on elocon cream with no relief. Alternatives?

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A 29-year old asked:

I used a very little of elocon on my face and arms, so is that ok?

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A 18-year old female asked:

I have some rash on my foot that refuses to go away. I've used elocon and some ointment but its not leaving. What should I do?

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A 29-year old asked:

Can you use topical steroids (desonide & elocon) on the face?

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A 41-year old asked:

Anybody use topical steroids (desonide & elocon) on the face?

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A 31-year old male asked:

Is it good idea if i put elocon on my psoriasis genital area?

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A 23-year old female asked:

I've been using elocon cream on very small parts of face to treat psoriasis for 7 years. Would this cause my face shape to change or my collagen to loosen and make my skin look older? I've only been using it near nose and eyebrow?

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A female asked:

I have had eczema my whole life. I used elocon cream for 21 years . I have severe breakouts without the cream . is this topical steroid withdrawals?

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A 30-year old female asked:

Rash due to allergic reaction does not want to go away. The Doctor prescribed Prednisone tablets and Elocon cream but they are not helping.

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A 18-year old male asked:

I have psoriasis on my head and each medicine i take helps a lot (xamiol/elocom) , but once i stop, the prosiasis comes back in days, how do I stop it?

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A 39-year old male asked:

Can you use mometasone furoate for jock itch?

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A 32-year old asked:

What are the side effects of mometasone furoate?

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A 38-year old asked:

What is the cream mometasone furoate best used for?

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A 35-year old asked:

What can be some side effects of mometasone furoate ointment?

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A 44-year old asked:

Mometasone furoate cream USP what is it used for?

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A 35-year old asked:

Can mometasone furoate be used in treating dandruff?

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A 36-year old asked:

Is it a bad idea to put mometasone furoate on the face?

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A 36-year old asked:

Is fougera mometasone furoate cream effective in treating keratosis pilaris?

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A 25-year old asked:

I have a reocurring itch red spot and been using mometasone furoate to go away, but appears later.?

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A 24-year old female asked:

Iam using hydroquinone 2% retinion 0.025% mometasone furoate 0.1% for more than 2 years..now i stopped it became more darker.please help me?

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A 23-year old female asked:

For all my life Im treating with steroid creams. Last time, derm prescribed Elocom once in a day for 5 days, then once in 2 days for month and once in 3 days again for long duration. Is it safe? If I dont use it, I get flare ups?

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A 23-year old asked:

Wich one is better for mild asthma? Mometasone furoate or ciclesonide?

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A 18-year old female asked:

My vagina won't stop itching, can i put mometasone furoate on it? it's getting little cuts as well.

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A 27-year old male asked:

Can I use hhsone ( mometasone furoate ) for around the eyes to treat the dark circles around the eyes ?Thx.

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